Ohio Mechanic’s Lien Claimants Can Recover Legal Fees

Kegler Brown Construction Law NewsletterMarch 1, 2018by Don Gregory

Those perfecting
mechanic’s liens on Ohio construction projects are often frustrated by the
costs of doing so. Many do not appreciate that Ohio has a statute –
R.C. 1311.16 – that
provides in relevant part:

“When judgment
is rendered…the court may allow reasonable attorney’s fees to be paid out of
the fund realized for lien claimants.”